How to publish in a scholarly journal

http://publishnotperish.org/

This free online tutorial from Colorado University takes you through publishing in scholarly journals including information on the changing business model in scholarly publishing and information about the open access model.

Top 100 tools for learning...but no Library...

"This list has been compiled from the TOP 10 FAVOURITE TOOLS lists of 88 learning professionals (consultants, analysts, developers, practitioners, academics, etc) who responded to our open invitation. "

http://www.c4lpt.co.uk/recommended/top100.html

1. Firefox
2. del.icio.us
3. Skype
4. Google Search
5. Wordpress
6. Gmail
7. Google Reader
8. PowerPoint
9. Blogger
10. Bloglines

But alas...no Library...not even Worldcat (www.worldcat.org) which I think is pretty cool.

Open Educational Resources

"OER Commons is a teaching and learning network of shared materials, from K-12 through college, from algebra to zoology, open to everyone.



Find college courses or K-12 lesson planns. Search lectures, labs, or syllabi that are open to adapt for your own use. Browse the categories or Collections for what interests you"





I was particularily interested in the 10 most popular OER resources--great list.

1. introduction to music theory
2. causal reasoning
3. architectural design workshop: Collage-Method and Form
4. Semiconductor manufacturing
5. Masses & Springs
6. Introduction to Computers and Engineering Problem Solving
7. Introduction to Psychology
8. Globalization
9. Urban Housing: Paris, London, New York
10. Globalization, Migration & International Relations

Blended Learning

Blended Learning is defined as a blend of different learning modes and teaching activities both online and in-person, synchronous and asynchronous, self-paced and led and more.

"Blended learning has the potentail to engage a variety of learning styles, enrich the overall learning experience...learners are offered more convenience and flexibility...while maintaining some of the interaction and individual attendng provided in face-to-face training."

WebJuntion has release a free 45-page guide on Blended Learning focused on libraries
http://rodcorbett.blogspot.com/2007/05/free-blended-learning-guide-from-web.html

a little more reading for your spare time....